Surveillance Training

The training is delivered by accredited, experienced and proven associates as well as qualified trainers. Each associate has individual specialist covert knowledge and skills.

If you have particular requirements for your organisation please contact Baron Training Limited. Pre-course discussion with managers is encouraged to ensure that all training meets the needs of the individual organisation.

Level 3 Covert Foot Surveillance

The award is based on the core competency training for covert investigators undertaking foot surveillance.

Aim Of The Course

‘To provide the learner with the knowledge and skills, to carry out foot surveillance to the highest level within a trained team.’

This qualification has 3 units, which will develop understanding of:

1. Legal and organisational requirements in relation to Covert Foot Surveillance (CFS)
2. How to conduct covert foot surveillance operations.
3. How to manage information, intelligence and evidence through CFS.

Management Of Covert Operations

The course is designed to ensure those investigators who have responsibility for managing operations where covert methods and tactics are employed, are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge required to carry out that role.

The course is supported by a cadre of associates, who are experts within their specialist area. The course can be tailored to meet the specific requirements of the individual or organisation.

Static Urban Observation Posts

This five-day course is designed to enable operatives to locate and construct an observation post in an urban environment and obtain imagery that meets evidential standards. The course deals with the following issues:

Health and Safety

Operational orders

Planning and preparation

Introduction to tradecraft

Vehicle and building occupancy.

Observation post equipment

Video camera usage

Insertion and extraction tactics

Surveillance log keeping

Compromise and disclosure

Surveillance glossary

Technical issues.

Log Keeping And Disclosure

This two-day course provides sound, practical training and deals with the following issues:

Completion of the Surveillance Log Book

Completion of the Surveillance Management record (SMR)

Issue, storage, retention and control of surveillance log books and SMRs

Relevant legal issues including RIPA 2000 and DPA 1998

Conducting briefing and de-briefing of surveillance operations

Disclosure issues in relation to Surveillance Log Books and SMRs

Dealing with sensitive issues and unused material

MG6 Forms and their completion

Public Interest Immunity

Other more sensitive training of covert techniques and tactics is available, but is limited to Law Enforcement agencies.

Style Of Training

All training is delivered in line with current good practice and is student centred. A balance of theory and practice is used with realistic scenarios. Pre course discussion with managers is encouraged regarding attendees and duration/design.

Legal Content

All training (unless requested) is based around evidence gathering. Unlike some training providers who teach intelligence based information gathering, we promote evidence gathering from contemplation to Crown Court. All input is therefore up to date and in line with UK practice.